Following the passage of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 into law by the Oyo State House of Assembly.
The newly amended bill retains the rotational chairmanship clause and expands the council’s membership to 41 members.
Rt Hon. Debo Ogundoyin led House Assembly affirmed the rotational chairmanship system, ensuring that leadership alternates among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomoso every two years.
According to the speaker, the Council of Obas and Chiefs was expanded from 35 to 41, to foster inclusivity and provide broader representation for traditional leaders across Oyo State.
Among the newly added members are the Olu of Igboora, the Onilala of Lanlate, and the Alado of Ado-Awaye, as well as rotational representatives from various local governments.
The amendments also include provisions for deputy chairmanship and vice chairmanship, further structuring the leadership of the Council.
Under the revised Schedule II, deputy chairmanship positions are designated for the Eleruwa of Eruwa, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Okere of Saki among others.
BELOW IS THE FULL LIST
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
1. Alaafin of Oyo
2. Olubadan of Ibadan
3. Soun of Ogbomoso
4. Eleruwa of Eruwa
5. Olugbon of Orile-Igbon
6. Okere of Saki
7. Aseyin of Iseyin
8. Onpetu of Ijeru
9. Aresaadu of Iresaadu
10. Iba of Kisi
11. Onjo of Okeho
12. Onikoyi of Ikoyi-lle
13. Sabiganna of Iganna
14. Balogun
15. Otun Olubadan
16. Olu of Igboora
17. Basorun of Oyo
18. Otun Balogun
19. Osi Olubadan
20. *Alajaawa of Ajaawa
21 Onidere of Idere
22. Asigangan of Igangan
23. Onigbeti of Igbeti
24. Alepata/Ona Onibode/ Onigboho Onighope to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Oorelope Local Government
25. Oloja of Ago-Oja
26. Akibio of flora
27. Obalufon of, Sepeteri/Oni Sanbo of Ogboro/Oloje of Oje-Owode/Alamodu of Agoamodu to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Saki East Local Government
28. Onitede of Tede/Are of Ago Are/Ajoriwin of Irawo to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Atisbo Local Government
29. Eleyinpo of Ipapo/Oluigbo of Igbojaye/Oniro of Otu/Olokaka of Okaka/Olugunwa of Okeamu to be rotated on 2 yearly basis to represent Itesiwaju Local Government
30. Osi Balogun
31. Asipa Olubadan
32. Asipa Balogun
33. Ekerin Olubadan
34. Ekerin Balogun
35. Ekarun Olubadan
36. Onilala of Lanlate
37. Ekarun Balogun
38. Samu of Oyo
39. Agbaakin of Oyo
40. Alado of Ado Awaye/Alawaye of Awaye to be rotated on 2 yearly basis
41. Aale of Oke-Eleerin
DEPUTY CHAIRMEN OF THE COUNCIL
1. Eleruwa of Eruwa
2. Olugbon of Ile-Igbon
3. Okere of Saki
4. Aseyin of Iseyin
5. Onpetu of Ijeru
6. Olu of Igboora
7. Oloja of Ago-Oja
8. Akibio of llora
9. Balogun of Ibadanland
10. Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland
VICE CHAIRMEN OF THE COUNCIL
1. Onikoyi of Ikoyi-lle
2. Aresaadu of Iresaadu
3. Iba of Kisi
4. Asigangan of Igangan
5. Samu of Oyo
